SACOA PTY LTD
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
PAGE: 1 OF 6
SHEET REF: PER 2005
ISSUE: April 2005
Product Name: PERSIST SOIL WETTER
NOT CLASSIFIED AS HAZARDOUS ACCORDING TO WORKSAFE AUSTRALIA CRITERIA
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
SACOA Persist Soil Wetter
PRODUCT NAME:
Surfactant
CHEMICAL FAMILY:
PRODUCT CODE:
Not applicable
UN NUMBER:
Not applicable
DANGEROUS GOODS CLASS:
Not applicable
HAZCHEM CODE:
Not allocated
POISON SCHEDULE NUMBER:
SACOA Pty Ltd
SUPPLIER:
ACN 089 114 090
S40-41 Chelsea Village 145 Stirling Hwy Nedlands WA 6009
PO Box 469
Claremont WA 6910
Telephone: (08) 9386 7666
Facsimile: (08) 9386 7866
Telephone: (08) 9386 7666 (Office hours)
EMERGENCY:
Facsimile: (08) 9386 7866
Mobile: (0417) 522 725
2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Generic composition: - Low-foaming block copolymer for use in domestic and industrial applications.
Ingredients determined hazardous to health R Phrase CAS Number % w/w
Oxirane, methyl-, polymer with oxirane 9003-11-6 100%
This product is not hazardous to health as defined by the Worksafe Australia criteria. See Section 15 for
regulatory information.
Product Name: PERSIST Soil Wetter Sheet Ref: PER 2005
Issue: April 2005
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
No significant effects expected. Ingestion in large quantities may
Effects of overexposure:
cause nausea, sickness and diarrhoea.
The risk of skin disorders may be increased if product becomes
Special hazards of product after use:
contaminated.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
If in eyes, wash out immediately with water. In all cases of eye
Eye contact:
contamination it is a sensible precaution to seek medical advice.
If skin contact occurs, remove contaminated clothing and wash skin
Skin contact:
with running water. If irritation occurs seek medical advice.
Remove victim from area of exposure 鈥? avoid becoming a casualty.
Inhalation:
Seek medical advice if effects persist.
Rinse mouth with water. If swallowed, give a glass of water to drink.
Ingestion:
If vomiting occurs give further water. Seek medical assistance.
Treat symptomatically.
Note to physicians:
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Flash point 掳C, ( PM Closed Cup): >100.0
Combustible liquid.
Flammability:
Water fog (or if unavailable fine water spray), foam, dry agent
Extinguishing media:
(carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder).
On burning will emit toxic fumes.
Special fire fighting procedures:
Special protective equipment: Fire fighters to wear self-contained breathing apparatus and
suitable protective clothing if risk of exposure to vapor or
products of combustion.
None.
Unusual fire and explosion hazards:
Not available Not available
Flammability limits (% v/v in air): LEL: UEL:
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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Report spills as required to appropriate authorities such as the local
Notification procedures:
Environmental Health Officer or Fire Brigade. If spills are likely to
enter any drain, waterway or groundwater, contact the Area Water
Authority. In case of accident or road spill, contact the Police and
Fire Brigade, and if appropriate the Area Water Authority.
Avoid contaminating waterways.
Environmental precautions:
Contain spill and absorb in earth, sand or other suitable inert
Decontamination procedures:
absorbent material. Collect solids into a suitably labelled sealable
container for disposal. Dispose of at an appropriate licensed waste
disposal site in accordance with current applicable laws and
regulations and product characteristics at time of disposal.
Good standards of industrial and personal hygiene are
Personal precautions:
recommended. See Section 8.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Provide suitable mechanical equipment for handling drums and
Handling:
packaging. Avoid skin and eye contact and breathing in vapor.
Always wash hands before smoking, eating, drinking or using the
toilet.
Do not store in open or in unlabelled containers. Keep away from
Storage:
food and drink. Store in a cool, dry, well ventilated place and out of
direct sunlight. Keep containers closed when not in use - check
regularly for leaks.
Classified as a C1 (COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID) for the purpose of
General:
storage and handling, in accordance with the requirements of AS
1940. Refer to State Regulations for storage and transport
requirements.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
No value assigned for this specific material by the National
Occupational Exposure Limits:
Occupational Health and Safety Commission.
No special requirements under ordinary conditions of use and with
Ventilation:
adequate ventilation.
If risk of inhalation exists, wear organic vapor/particulate
Respiratory protection:
respirator meeting the requirements of AS/NZS 1715 and AS/NZS
1716.
Normal industrial eye protection practices should be employed.
Eye protection:
Wear overalls, impervious gloves and safety shoes.
Skin protection:
Natural ventilation should be adequate under normal use
Engineering controls:
conditions. Keep containers closed when not in use.
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9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Liquid
Physical state:
Colourless
Colour:
Product specific
Odour:
Not available
Density at 15掳C (kg/L):
Approx. 7
pH at 23掳C (at 50gm/l):
Not available
Vapour pressure at 20掳C (mm Hg):
Not available
Vapour density (air=1):
1.04
Specific Gravity (at 23掳C):
Not available
Boiling point (掳C):
Not available
Pour point (掳C):
Solidification point: approx -12掳C
Freezing Point/Range (掳C):
>100.0
Flash point (closed cup) (掳C):
>200.0
Autoignition temperature (掳C):
Not available Not available
Flammability limits (%v/v in air): LEL: UEL:
Approx 500
Viscosity at 23掳C (mPas):
Soluble in water. Soluble in isopropanol, ethanol.
Solubility in water:
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ABOVE TYPICAL PROPERTIES DO NOT CONSTITUTE A SPECIFICATION
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
This material is considered stable. No hazardous reactions or
Stability (thermal, light, etc):
hazardous decomposition products when stored and handled
correctly.
Avoid exposure to extreme heat.
Conditions to avoid:
None known
Hazardous decomposition products:
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11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
The following toxicological assessment is based on knowledge of the product鈥檚 components.
ACUTE TOXICOLOGY
> 2000 mg/kg
Estimated oral LD50 (rat):
HEALTH EFFECTS
No adverse health effects expected if the product is handled in accordance with this Safety Data Sheet and
the product label. Symptoms or effects that may arise if the product is mishandled and overexposure
occurs are:
May be an eye irritant.
On eyes:
Contact with skin may result in irritation.
On skin:
Breathing in mists or aerosols may produce respiratory irritation.
By inhalation:
No adverse effects expected, however large amounts may cause
By ingestion:
nausea and vomiting.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Not available Not determined
Biodegradability: Chemical oxygen demand (mgO2/L):
Avoid contaminating waterways.
Inhibition of degradation activity in activated sludge is not to be anticipated during correct introduction of low
concentrations.
13. DISPOSAL INFORMATION
Refer to local government authority for disposal recommendations.
Slippery when spilt. Avoid accidents, clean up immediately. Wear protective equipment to prevent skin and
eye contact.
Contain - prevent run off into drains and waterways. Use absorbent (soil, sand or other inert material).
Collect and seal in properly labeled containers or drums for disposal.
Product Name: PERSIST Soil Wetter Sheet Ref: PER 2005
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14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Not classified as hazardous for transport.
Classification for transport:
Not applicable.
Shipping name:
None allocated. Not applicable.
UN number: Packing group:
None allocated. No
UN class: Marine pollutant:
Not classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of the Australian
Road and Rail Transport:
Dangerous Goods Code (ADG Code) for transport by
Road and Rail.
Not classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of the
Marine Transport:
International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code) for
transport by sea.
Not classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of the
Air Transport:
International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods
Regulations for transport by air.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Based on available information, not classified as hazardous
Hazard label data:
according to criteria of NOHSC.
Not applicable
R & S Phrases:
AS 1940 Classification: Class C1 combustible liquid.
None allocated.
Poisons Schedule:
All the constituents of this material are listed on the Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS).
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Occupational Exposure Limits: - When a time weighted average (TWA) concentration for an 8 hour day, 5
day week has not been established by WorkSafe Australia for any product or material, a blanket
recommendation of 5 mg/m3 for respirable vapours, dusts and mists is to be used.
The information given herein relates only to the specific material designated and is offered in good faith as
being accurate and reliable as of the date indicated, but without guarantee. Conditions of use and
suitability of the product for particular uses are beyond our control; all risks of use of the product are
therefore assumed by the user and WE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES OF EVERY KIND
AND NATURE, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN RESPECT TO THE USE OR SUITABILITY OF THE PRODUCT. None of
the information given is intended as a recommendation for uses, which infringe valid patents, or as
extending license under valid patents.
If you have purchased the product for supply to a third party for use at work, it is your duty to take all
necessary steps to secure that any person handling or using the product is provided with the information
in this sheet.
If you are an employer, it is your duty to tell your employees and others that may be affected, of any
hazards described in this sheet and of any precautions, which should be taken.
Prepared by: SACOA Pty Ltd 鈥? S40-41 Chelsea Village 145 Stirling Hwy Nedlands WA 6009
Contact Point: Sales and Research Manager - Andrew Matthews 鈥? Mobile: (0429) 375 142
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